NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai
1 day, 14 hours ago

NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai

New Indian Express  

The National Human Rights Commission sought Action Taken Reports on the issues of human trafficking, prostitution and plight of sex workers in different locations in Mumbai within eight weeks from the Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, New Delhi, the Chief Secretary, Govt. Acting on a petition filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court lawyer, Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC sought the deatiled reports from the authorities concerned within eight weeks. The petitioner, Tripathy, has raised the issue of human trafficking, sexual harassment, torture of minor girls and women in Mumbai Red light areas, due to the alleged failure and negligence of the government of Maharashtra. Tripathy also put forth the plight of sex workers during COVID across India and the NHRC also issued certain advisories subsequently.

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NHRC asks MHA, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to consider human rights issues in the UT
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NHRC asks MHA, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to consider human rights issues in the UT

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and the advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh to gracefully consider the issues raised by the human rights defender. Acting on a petition filed by Supreme Court advocate and noted human rights activist, Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC passed the …

Farmers approach NHRC against forcible land acquisition for pharma cluster by T’gana govt
1 month ago

Farmers approach NHRC against forcible land acquisition for pharma cluster by T’gana govt

Hindustan Times  

Aggrieved farmers from Lagacharla village of Vikarabad district in Telangana have sought the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi on Monday. The farmers, protesting against the alleged forcible acquisition of their lands by the state government for a proposed pharma cluster, submitted a memorandum to the NHRC. “The Congress government is forcibly acquiring our lands to …

NHRC notice to Jharkhand over neglect in treating pregnant woman
3 months, 1 week ago

NHRC notice to Jharkhand over neglect in treating pregnant woman

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday issued notice to the Jharkhand government over an incident in which a pregnant woman, in labour pain, was not attended to for about 27 hours at the MGM hospital, Jamshedpur. The woman was referred to the hospital by a community health centre for better medical care where she was reportedly made to lie …

NHRC show cause notice to Rajasthan DGP, Chief Secretary on minor girl's rape by police
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC show cause notice to Rajasthan DGP, Chief Secretary on minor girl's rape by police

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has issued a show cause notice to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Rajasthan, asking them to file their reply within eight weeks on why a compensation of Rs 2.50 lakh should not be recommended for the minor girl allegedly abused by the police in Dausa district, Rajasthan. Tripathy and …

NHRC seeks report from Delhi govt. on death of homeless people due to heatwave
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC seeks report from Delhi govt. on death of homeless people due to heatwave

The Hindu  

The National Commission of Human Rights has sought a detailed report within four weeks from the Delhi government The National Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report within four weeks from the Delhi government about the death of homeless people and the steps taken to prevent such incidents during the ongoing heatwave. A notice in this regard was issued …

Telangana: VHP files complaint with NHRC over attack on Hindus by Muslims
7 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: VHP files complaint with NHRC over attack on Hindus by Muslims

Op India  

The National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi received a complaint from the Telangana Vishwa Hindu Parishad about an attack on Hindus carried out by members of the Muslim community on 13th May in broad daylight at around 12:30 pm. @VHPDigital @bjptelangnaSM @ANI pic.twitter.com/fg4F85wWeu — Dr.Ravinuthala Shashidhar May 16, 2024 Afterwards, on 14th May, the NHRC registered a case on …

NHRC notice to Bihar govt, DGP over 'delayed' police action on sexual assault of minor girl
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC notice to Bihar govt, DGP over 'delayed' police action on sexual assault of minor girl

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 The NHRC has sent a notice to the Bihar government and the state's police chief over reports of alleged delayed police action in a case of sexual assault of a minor girl in Darbhanga district, according to officials. The National Human Rights Commission has taken "suo motu cognisance of a media report that in Darbhanga district …

NGOs urge NHRC to take steps to prevent abuse of children in shelter homes
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NGOs urge NHRC to take steps to prevent abuse of children in shelter homes

The Hindu  

The representatives of several NGOs have urged the National Human Rights Commission to initiate measures to prevent the abuse of children living in childcare homes in Andhra Pradesh. The NGO representatives took several cases related to abuse of children in Child Care Institutions, trafficking and other human rights violation incidents to the notice of the NHRC. “We have brought issues …

NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations
1 year, 3 months ago

NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations

The Hindu  

Hosting the 28th bi-annual APF conference at New Delhi on September 20-21 will give the NHRC a fig leaf of international legitimacy to cover up its dismal performance, the civil society groups said Members of Indian civil society condemn the Asia Pacific Forum for acceding to the National Human Rights Commission of India request to host 28th Biannual Conference in …

NHRC sends notice to Rajasthan govt over stripping, parading of woman
1 year, 3 months ago

NHRC sends notice to Rajasthan govt over stripping, parading of woman

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the Rajasthan government and the state's police chief over a pregnant woman being allegedly stripped naked and paraded in a village in Pratapgarh district by her husband, officials said. National Human Rights Commission The Commission in a statement on Monday also said that it would like to know about the …

NHRC takes up Manipur abduction, gang-rape case, issues notice
1 year, 5 months ago

NHRC takes up Manipur abduction, gang-rape case, issues notice

The Hindu  

Two and a half months after the ethnic conflict in Manipur began on May 3, the National Human Rights Commission of India issued its first public statement about human rights violations in the State on Thursday. However, over the last two and a half months, the Commission has, in public statements and social media posts, highlighted action it had taken …

National Human Rights Commission begins investigation - The Hindu
1 year, 9 months ago

National Human Rights Commission begins investigation - The Hindu

The Hindu  

A five-member fact-finding team of the National Human Rights Commission arrived here on Tuesday to conduct an investigation into the alleged rape and torture of inmates of Anbu Jothi Ashram at Kundalapuliyur near Vikravandi in Villupuram district. The team, comprising Senior Superintendent of Police Patil Ketan Baliram; Monia Uppal; R. Santhosh Kumar; K. Biju; and Ekta Bhaudaria, visited the Government …

Ensure People In Jammu & Kashmir Have Easy Access To NHRC : Supreme Court Asks Union Govt
1 year, 9 months ago

Ensure People In Jammu & Kashmir Have Easy Access To NHRC : Supreme Court Asks Union Govt

Live Law  

In a plea to reopen statutory panels in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court asked the Union Government to consider bringing a mechanism which will allow people people in Jammu and Kashmir to file their complaints to the NHRC from J&K itself pertaining to human rights issues. Earlier, the court had recorded the statement of Solicitor …

NHRC issues notices to Bihar, Tamil Nadu govts on alleged abuse of orphaned children
2 years ago

NHRC issues notices to Bihar, Tamil Nadu govts on alleged abuse of orphaned children

India TV News  

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the governments of Bihar and Tamil Nadu over the alleged abuse of 12 orphaned children in a madrassa in the southern state. The commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that said two persons have been arrested in Chennai for housing and abusing orphaned juveniles from Bihar. The …

Rajasthan: NHRC’s notice on 'auctioning of minor girls'; Gehlot government responds
2 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan: NHRC’s notice on 'auctioning of minor girls'; Gehlot government responds

India TV News  

Rajasthan girls' being sold shocker: Responding to National Human Rights Commission ’s notice over reports on 'auctioning of girls' to settle financial disputes, Rajasthan minister Pratap Khachariyawas on Friday said that the selling of girls doesn't happen in the state and it's a matter of investigation. A notice has also been issued to Rajasthan DGP to submit a detailed report …

NHRC issues notice to four States over adverse impact of farmer protest at Delhi border
3 years, 3 months ago

NHRC issues notice to four States over adverse impact of farmer protest at Delhi border

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday said it had issued notices to the Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan governments over complaints of industrial units and transportation being affected by the ongoing farmers’ protest at the Delhi border. The NHRC said it had “received several complaints regarding the ongoing farmers’ protest”, including about 9,000 industrial units and transportation being …

NHRC Issues Notice To Rajasthan Govt. Over Complaints Of 'Exponential Increase In Incidents Of Crime Against Women'
3 years, 8 months ago

NHRC Issues Notice To Rajasthan Govt. Over Complaints Of 'Exponential Increase In Incidents Of Crime Against Women'

Live Law  

Taking cognizance of complaints alleging that there has been an exponential increase in the incidents of crime against women in Rajasthan, the National Human Rights Commission, has sent notices to the Chief Secretary, and the Director-General of Police, Rajasthan. Underlining that the cardinal duty of the State is to protect the rights of the women and punish the perpetrators without …

NHRC notice goes to U.P. govt, police on Hathras case
4 years, 2 months ago

NHRC notice goes to U.P. govt, police on Hathras case

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police on the gang rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Hathras district. The victim, who belonged to a Scheduled Caste, went missing on September 14 and was found in a badly injured condition on September 22 after being …

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